Atlantic Council in Turkey Commentary & Analysis

TURKEYSource Mar 25, 2025

How Germany’s incoming government will work with Turkey

By Hürcan Aslı Aksoy

A stronger German focus on national interests, security, and leading the EU may reshape Germany-Turkey relations to be more transactional in the years ahead.
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Atlantic Council in Turkey Commentary & Analysis

TURKEYSource Mar 12, 2025

Now more than ever, the United States needs a Black Sea strategy

By Arnold C. Dupuy

Peace and prosperity in the Black Sea will require more than a cease-fire in Ukraine; it will require a new Black Sea security and development strategy.
Conflict Defense Policy
Atlantic Council in Turkey Commentary & Analysis

TURKEYSource Mar 3, 2025

The impact of the PKK leader’s call to disarm will depend on how regional power balances unfold

By Evren Balta

Whether this is truly the beginning of a historic resolution on the Kurdish question will depend on how regional alliances and power balances unfold.
Conflict Middle East

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Feb 22, 2024

Listen closely to Putin: His imperial ambitions could include Turkey

By Yevgeniya Gaber

The historical revisionism, imperial ambitions, and arbitrary interpretation of state borders displayed in Putin’s interview with Tucker Carlson should ring a warning bell for Ankara.

Conflict International Norms

New Atlanticist

Jan 23, 2024

Experts react: How close is Sweden to joining NATO after the Turkish parliament’s approval?

By Atlantic Council experts

The ratification now goes to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to sign, after which all allies will have approved Sweden’s membership except Hungary. Atlantic Council experts explain more.

Europe & Eurasia NATO

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Jan 9, 2024

Can Turkey help resolve the Israel-Hamas war?

By Matthew Bryza

Turkey once offered to secure a role in de-escalating the conflict and in serving as a guarantor of a future ceasefire. Months later, can Turkey still play that role?

Conflict Crisis Management

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Dec 20, 2023

Turkey’s approach to Africa can shed light on NATO’s future engagement on the continent

By Sine Özkaraşahin

Turkey’s strategy in Africa offers lessons for NATO on how to fill the power vacuum left by France’s fading footprint on the continent.

Africa Defense Industry

New Atlanticist

Dec 20, 2023

The Atlantic Council’s greatest hits of 2023

By Frederick Kempe

Here’s the best of our efforts to further our mission to shape the global future together with allies and partners in 2023.

Economy & Business Energy & Environment

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Dec 6, 2023

Erdoğan’s rhetoric on the conflict in Gaza puts much more than the Israel-Turkey relationship at risk

By Tulin Daloglu

The president’s shifted rhetoric towards Israel may impact Turkey’s credibility in the region as a power broker.

Conflict Israel

New Atlanticist

Dec 5, 2023

The Biden administration finally has a Black Sea security strategy. It’s what comes next that matters.

By Arnold C. Dupuy

The Biden administration’s strategy on Black Sea security is coming into focus. It will take time and strong partnerships to execute.

Crisis Management Eastern Europe

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Nov 2, 2023

The West must learn from Turkey’s transformation from the ashes of the Ottoman Empire to a rising middle power

By Pınar Dost

The Turkish Republic is celebrating its hundredth anniversary. Here is a look back at the centenary and what the new era may bring.

Political Reform Politics & Diplomacy

New Atlanticist

Oct 2, 2023

How the Menendez scandal could end up with Turkey getting F-16s—and Sweden getting into NATO

By Grady Wilson

As chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Menendez signaled his opposition to the sale of F-16s to Ankara early and often.

Defense Technologies Economy & Business

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Sep 28, 2023

What’s behind the strengthening UK-Turkey partnership?

By Ilayda Nijhar

As the United Kingdom adjusts to its post-Brexit reality, Turkey is emerging as a key partner with converging interests.

Economy & Business Migration
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